January 16, 2025 • 13 mins
Capsule hotels in Japan offer a unique, efficient, and often delightful travel experience that you won't want to miss.Â
Check out the show notes for the best capsule hotels and more 👉Â
The episode dives into the history, booking tips, and personal experiences, showcasing why these tiny living spaces have become a favorite for adventurous travelers.
• Exploring the unique history and concept of capsule hotelsÂ
• Discussing personal experiences and the joy of staying in a capsuleÂ
• Tips for booking the right capsule hotelÂ
• Packing essentials for a minimalist stayÂ
• What to expect upon arrival and check-inÂ
• Amenities and communal spaces enhancing the experienceÂ
• Final tips for making the most of your capsule hotel adventure
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Alexandra (00:00):
dare I say, maybe like a little sardine can, but
(00:02):
in the best way possible.
Hello, adventurers, and welcomeback to Ticket Before you Kick
it, the podcast that's here toinspire, inform and get you
ticking off those unforgettableadventures off your bucket list.
I'm Alexandra, and today we'regoing to be shrinking our space,
but not our sense of adventure,as we dive into one of Japan's
most unique travel experiences,and that is capsule hotels.
(00:24):
Now, if you're just picturing acozy little sleeping pod about
the size of a toaster slot,you're not far off.
Capsule hotels in Japan arequirky, efficient and
surprisingly comfortable.
In this episode, I'm gonna betaking you through everything
you need to know about stayingin one, from the why to the how
and, of course, how to enjoyevery second of it.
(00:45):
By the end, you'll probably beadding this to your travel
bucket list.
So let's dive in.
So let's just start with thebasics.
What even is a capsule hotel?
Well, picture this.
It's the late 1970s and Japan'surban areas are booming, but
space is at a premium and theneed for quick, convenient and
affordable lodging is on therise.
So enter the capsule hotel.
(01:07):
This is a brilliant conceptwhere guests can rent a tiny,
efficient pod, stacked along theothers, all in a clean,
streamlined environment.
Each pod offers enough spacefor just a little bed, has some
basic comforts like a littlelight.
It's literally minimalist,living at its best.
It's almost like a sci-fi scenebrought to light.
(01:27):
And there's these rows offuturistic space age capsules
waiting to just host travelers.
And here's the cool part thewhole concept has gone from
purely practical to a bucketlist experience, because people
come and stay in these capsulehotels not just for their budget
friendly rates, but just forthe novelty, the Japanese
efficiency and culture.
So let's talk a little bitabout my personal experience in
(01:50):
a capsule hotel.
Now, I ended up going to Japanbecause I had a few friends
working at Disney and we wantedto go visit them.
So I ended up going with mybest friend to this capsule
hotel and we honestly chose thecapsule hotel just because of
its uniqueness and because itwas a bucket list stay.
I mean, how often do you get toliterally have a little capsule
that you go into?
(02:10):
Again, it was like a sci-fimovie just brought to life.
So I found this little capsulehotel.
We checked in at the front and,honestly, it kind of felt like
a really cool bucket list hostelto me.
So we had our own little roomand each room had their own set
of pods and you know we weresharing with others because we
were just us two.
(02:30):
However, it wasn't crowded oranything, and I do say hostel
very lightly, because every timeI've stayed in a hostel it's
been kind of a crapshoot.
However, this was very clean,it was very well maintained.
There wasn't a partyingatmosphere like a normal hostel.
I'm just saying that the wholelittle like dorm room and then
you just have your own capsuleinside you know it's very
communal did kind of feel like ahostel.
(02:51):
But again, it was just theexperience and it was funny
because when we checked in thehostel that we were staying at,
personally gave us robes.
Then they also had a little spaarea where you could go and
just sit in these really cooltraditional Japanese bathtubs
and pamper yourself.
So that was really cool.
But yeah, it was cool.
They gave us like a wholelittle package.
(03:13):
They gave us a littletoothbrush and, yeah, very
convenient and very efficient.
So I ended up taking the topcapsule, my best friend ended up
taking the bottom capsule andit was just fun.
It was so fun to like crawl upin there.
I don't know about you, but I'mlike a little kid and I love
forts.
(03:33):
You know like it's likebuilding your own little fort.
You have your own little tinyspace and it was even to the
point where as a kid, I wouldtake like refrigerator boxes and
then we would decorate themwith markers and then I'd sleep
in them.
So I have been prepping forthis capsule hotel ever since I
was little and I just didn'tknow about it because it kind of
did feel like sleeping in alarge refrigerator box and it
(03:55):
was so cute Again, had a littlelight, had a little charging
station, just felt like I was insome futuristic spaceship being
prepped to go to the otherplanets, except just throw in
some Japanese culture in thereand you've got it.
It was probably one of the mostunique hotels that I've stayed
in, up until I climbed to a podon the side of a cliff in Peru,
(04:16):
but up until then this waspretty much the weirdest, most
unique place that I have everstayed and that's what makes it
bucket list accommodation.
Overall, stayed a few days,absolutely loved my experience
and I can now say that I'vechecked it off my bucket list.
So now you're curious about howto book a capsule hotel.
If you are looking to add thisto your Japan itinerary, again,
(04:39):
I would recommend it, becauseyou need accommodation anyway,
so you might as well just likecheck the accommodation itself
off your bucket list, inaddition to checking off some
other Japanese things off yourbucket list.
So I found some great, easyoptions on websites like
bookingcom, or you can even bookthrough the hotel's own site.
If you have a specific placethat you like, definitely go
(05:00):
check out those show notes onthebucketlistmermaidcom.
I will be linking some capsulehotels that are my favorite, so
if you don't want any of thework of finding any of them, I
will find them for you and thenyou can just literally click
that link and book it.
I'll do all the hard work foryou.
How about that?
I just love lazy travel, don'tyou?
However, if you are intofinding your own capsule hotel,
(05:20):
I would recommend checking thereviews and photos just to get a
feel for what's offered.
Capsule hotels can be superhigh-tech, while others have a
more traditional feel.
As I said, I feel like mine wasa mix.
The overall vibe of the dormroom with the capsules, as well
as the little spa onsen area,did feel a little bit more
traditional, but while I was inthe pods it felt a little more
(05:42):
high-tech.
So I would see what is moreimportant to you.
Check out the reviews, checkout the photos before booking,
just to make sure that you knowwhat you're getting.
That being said, look for onesthat offer amenities like onsen
baths or lounge areas.
If you're traveling solo, manycapsule hotels offer separate
floors or sections for men andwomen, so check that if it is
(06:02):
important to you.
We stayed in an all-womancapsule hotel.
I don't think that it wasnecessarily done that way for
safety reasons or for comfortreasons.
It was just kind of how itworked out and I have no
complaints about that.
And while most capsule hotelsand tourist areas do have
English-speaking staff, it isalways helpful just to know a
few phrases or just have atranslation app like Google
(06:23):
Translate just to smooth out anylanguage barriers.
Now packing tips it is aminimalist experience, so do go
light.
You do normally get a lockerfor a small bag, and the hotels
often provide amenities liketowels, pajamas and slippers.
As I said, we even got like acute little robe, which was a
very nice touch, and we did alsoget slippers and, again, that
little package.
(06:44):
I've just never been to a hotelthat, like, gives you all of
these things Obviously you get atowel but I've never been to a
hotel that's like here's apajamas and robe and slippers
Enjoy your capsule.
So if you can help it, maybeonly bring the essentials, like
a toothbrush, wallet, maybe achange of clothes.
You really won't need much, andthe less you bring, the easier
it is to slip into that capsule.
(07:05):
Living mindset.
This was not available to me,since I was also going to China
on the back of this, so I had agiant suitcase and kind of had
to just leave it by the door.
So maybe, if you are bringing asuitcase, maybe bring a lock or
your own lock just to lock upthat suitcase, lock it to a bed
post or something that you canfind there, or maybe find a
place where they do offerluggage storage.
(07:27):
The lockers were not big enoughto store our entire suitcase,
but we could store our valuables, like our passports and stuff
like that.
So now you've booked your stay,you've arrived at your capsule,
so get ready for a totally newexperience.
It kind of felt a little bitlike going through airport
security meets checking into aspaceship.
So in some of them not the onethat I stayed in, but I did see
(07:50):
some of them where they haveautomated kiosks instead of a
standard reception desk,especially in those high-tech
hotels.
So once you're checked in,you'll be given a locker key or
maybe a code to store yourbelongings, and then, the moment
of truth, the pod itself.
You'll walk down the hall.
You'll see your capsule justnestled in a row of other pods,
stacked neatly above or besideeach other.
(08:12):
Again, it's tiny but efficient,and stepping into it you just
feel like you're in a littlecocoon or, dare I say, maybe
like a little sardine can, butin the best way possible.
Now, the experience inside ofthe pod.
Obviously, each hotel is goingto be different, but inside the
pod it's all about streamlinedcomfort.
So you'll find a mattress, apillow, just enough space to sit
(08:33):
up or lie down.
Some pods even have individuallightning controls, like USB
chargers or even small TVs orradios built right in.
If you're like me and just needa little bit of comfort, some
of them have settings to adjustthe lighting.
Mine did not have a TV in it.
However, it did have a place tocharge my phone.
It was literally just likesleeping in a little box, which
I know you're like why would youdo this?
(08:55):
But trust me, it's such a coolexperience.
Now just a little tip forsleeping.
Unless you get like a really,really fancy one, the capsules
normally aren't soundproof, sobring some ear plugs if you're a
light sleeper, and justremember that capsule hotels are
usually very quiet, so whisperif you need to talk and keep any
noise to a minimum.
Respecting Japanese cultures ina shared space is just a part of
(09:15):
the charm here.
So keep in mind that beingmindful of others is not just
polite, it's part of theJapanese experience.
Seriously, japanese people areso polite, it's so impressive.
Going to be honest, when wewent to ours, we didn't really
run into a lot of other peoplethat were staying in the pods.
So once we were in the dormroom and there was no one there,
we did speak normally, becausethey're best friends and we're
(09:36):
also Americans we're a littlelouder than most.
However, when it was time topipe down, it was very nice and
peaceful and I personally didn'thave any issues with people
being noisy or anything likethat.
Again, think hostile vibes, butnot hostile party vibes, thank
God.
Now, one of the surprising perksof capsule hotels is the
amazing shared spaces.
(09:56):
As I said mine had its ownonsen.
These places go above andbeyond to make up for the
compact pods, many capsulehotels have clean communal
bathrooms with individual showerstalls and some even again have
onsens.
And if you're like what is anonsen, you keep talking about
this.
Basically, this is aJapanese-style bath that you'll
love unwinding after a busy day.
And it was so funny because theone that we were in it had
(10:19):
different shapes of the onsenand one of them was like a giant
cauldron, so we were justabsolutely loving the fact that
we could just sit in thiscauldron.
It was like we were just beingcooked in the best way possible.
And also, some of them havelounges, like they're often
stocked with vending machines,manga libraries and sometimes
even snack bars, also like injapan tell me if I'm wrong but
their vending machines, mangalibraries and sometimes even
(10:39):
snack bars Also like in Japantell me if I'm wrong but their
vending machines are next level.
We're talking like hot drinks,cold drinks, ramen, ice cream,
you name it.
It's like having a miniconvenience store inside of your
hotel.
Here's a quirky tip Like don'tbe surprised if you find a spa,
massage chairs in the lounge.
Capsule hotels have really putthought into this entire
experience just making sure thatguests can unwind and relax
(11:02):
beyond the pod.
So just some final tips beforeyou take on the capsule hotel on
your bucket list, if you'reworried about feeling
claustrophobic, remember it isall about the experience.
Just take a deep breath, remindyourself that it is a
one-of-a-kind stay and embracethe small space for the
adventure it is.
If you are very, veryclaustrophobic and I mean it is
(11:23):
a issue this is probably not thebucket list experience for you.
I am personally notclaustrophobic and I don't think
that, unless it was veryintense, that you would feel
claustrophobic.
If you are having doubts orissues with it, maybe try to
contact the capsule hoteldirectly, express your concerns.
Maybe try to find a picture ofanother person in the capsule
itself so you can see howcramped it really is.
(11:45):
Again, if it is a massive issue, I would maybe try to stay in
another hotel in Japan.
There are so many hotel optionsthat you can do that are bucket
list worthy.
But if it's just a little issueand you can maybe push past it,
I would recommend trying toagain just take a deep breath
and go for the adventure and howlong I would try to stay at
least one night just to reallyget a feel for it.
(12:07):
I mean, who knows, you mightlove being cocooned.
As I said, I love forts, I lovelittle, tiny spaces.
So it was nice, it was justlike my own little space, my own
little cocoon, and I loved it.
And if you're wondering if thesecapsule hotels live up to the
hype, trust me, they absolutelydo.
And what I love about it isthat no capsule hotel is the
(12:27):
same.
Each one has their ownpersonality.
So if you're heading to Japan,this is one adventure you won't
want to miss.
Again, you're not limited tojust going out to Japan to
adventure.
You can also adventure whilewith your accommodation, while
you're sleeping.
So that's super cool.
And again, if you want someideas for capsule hotels, make
sure to check out those shownotes book through my link and
(12:47):
be one step closer to checkingthis off of your bucket list.
Well, that's a wrap for today'sepisode on capsule hotels in
Japan.
I hope you're feeling inspiredto add this quirky,
unforgettable stay to youradventure bucket list.
It's just such a uniqueJapanese experience and I know
that they maybe have them otherplaces, but Japan is just where
it's at, you know.
Thank you for tuning in to Digit Before you Kick it.
(13:09):
If you love this episode, besure to subscribe and share it
with your fellow adventurers.
And hey, if you've stayed in acapsule hotel, I would love to
hear about it.
I'm on all social medias, atthe Bucket List Mermaid, or you
can check out the website,thebucketlistmermaidcom.
Until next time, keep exploring, keep ticking those boxes and
(13:29):
stay curious.
Catch you in the next episode.
dare I say, maybe like a little sardine can, but
(00:02):
in the best way possible.
Hello, adventurers, and welcomeback to Ticket Before you Kick
it, the podcast that's here toinspire, inform and get you
ticking off those unforgettableadventures off your bucket list.
I'm Alexandra, and today we'regoing to be shrinking our space,
but not our sense of adventure,as we dive into one of Japan's
most unique travel experiences,and that is capsule hotels.
(00:24):
Now, if you're just picturing acozy little sleeping pod about
the size of a toaster slot,you're not far off.
Capsule hotels in Japan arequirky, efficient and
surprisingly comfortable.
In this episode, I'm gonna betaking you through everything
you need to know about stayingin one, from the why to the how
and, of course, how to enjoyevery second of it.
(00:45):
By the end, you'll probably beadding this to your travel
bucket list.
So let's dive in.
So let's just start with thebasics.
What even is a capsule hotel?
Well, picture this.
It's the late 1970s and Japan'surban areas are booming, but
space is at a premium and theneed for quick, convenient and
affordable lodging is on therise.
So enter the capsule hotel.
(01:07):
This is a brilliant conceptwhere guests can rent a tiny,
efficient pod, stacked along theothers, all in a clean,
streamlined environment.
Each pod offers enough spacefor just a little bed, has some
basic comforts like a littlelight.
It's literally minimalist,living at its best.
It's almost like a sci-fi scenebrought to light.
(01:27):
And there's these rows offuturistic space age capsules
waiting to just host travelers.
And here's the cool part thewhole concept has gone from
purely practical to a bucketlist experience, because people
come and stay in these capsulehotels not just for their budget
friendly rates, but just forthe novelty, the Japanese
efficiency and culture.
So let's talk a little bitabout my personal experience in
(01:50):
a capsule hotel.
Now, I ended up going to Japanbecause I had a few friends
working at Disney and we wantedto go visit them.
So I ended up going with mybest friend to this capsule
hotel and we honestly chose thecapsule hotel just because of
its uniqueness and because itwas a bucket list stay.
I mean, how often do you get toliterally have a little capsule
that you go into?
(02:10):
Again, it was like a sci-fimovie just brought to life.
So I found this little capsulehotel.
We checked in at the front and,honestly, it kind of felt like
a really cool bucket list hostelto me.
So we had our own little roomand each room had their own set
of pods and you know we weresharing with others because we
were just us two.
(02:30):
However, it wasn't crowded oranything, and I do say hostel
very lightly, because every timeI've stayed in a hostel it's
been kind of a crapshoot.
However, this was very clean,it was very well maintained.
There wasn't a partyingatmosphere like a normal hostel.
I'm just saying that the wholelittle like dorm room and then
you just have your own capsuleinside you know it's very
communal did kind of feel like ahostel.
(02:51):
But again, it was just theexperience and it was funny
because when we checked in thehostel that we were staying at,
personally gave us robes.
Then they also had a little spaarea where you could go and
just sit in these really cooltraditional Japanese bathtubs
and pamper yourself.
So that was really cool.
But yeah, it was cool.
They gave us like a wholelittle package.
(03:13):
They gave us a littletoothbrush and, yeah, very
convenient and very efficient.
So I ended up taking the topcapsule, my best friend ended up
taking the bottom capsule andit was just fun.
It was so fun to like crawl upin there.
I don't know about you, but I'mlike a little kid and I love
forts.
(03:33):
You know like it's likebuilding your own little fort.
You have your own little tinyspace and it was even to the
point where as a kid, I wouldtake like refrigerator boxes and
then we would decorate themwith markers and then I'd sleep
in them.
So I have been prepping forthis capsule hotel ever since I
was little and I just didn'tknow about it because it kind of
did feel like sleeping in alarge refrigerator box and it
(03:55):
was so cute Again, had a littlelight, had a little charging
station, just felt like I was insome futuristic spaceship being
prepped to go to the otherplanets, except just throw in
some Japanese culture in thereand you've got it.
It was probably one of the mostunique hotels that I've stayed
in, up until I climbed to a podon the side of a cliff in Peru,
(04:16):
but up until then this waspretty much the weirdest, most
unique place that I have everstayed and that's what makes it
bucket list accommodation.
Overall, stayed a few days,absolutely loved my experience
and I can now say that I'vechecked it off my bucket list.
So now you're curious about howto book a capsule hotel.
If you are looking to add thisto your Japan itinerary, again,
(04:39):
I would recommend it, becauseyou need accommodation anyway,
so you might as well just likecheck the accommodation itself
off your bucket list, inaddition to checking off some
other Japanese things off yourbucket list.
So I found some great, easyoptions on websites like
bookingcom, or you can even bookthrough the hotel's own site.
If you have a specific placethat you like, definitely go
(05:00):
check out those show notes onthebucketlistmermaidcom.
I will be linking some capsulehotels that are my favorite, so
if you don't want any of thework of finding any of them, I
will find them for you and thenyou can just literally click
that link and book it.
I'll do all the hard work foryou.
How about that?
I just love lazy travel, don'tyou?
However, if you are intofinding your own capsule hotel,
(05:20):
I would recommend checking thereviews and photos just to get a
feel for what's offered.
Capsule hotels can be superhigh-tech, while others have a
more traditional feel.
As I said, I feel like mine wasa mix.
The overall vibe of the dormroom with the capsules, as well
as the little spa onsen area,did feel a little bit more
traditional, but while I was inthe pods it felt a little more
(05:42):
high-tech.
So I would see what is moreimportant to you.
Check out the reviews, checkout the photos before booking,
just to make sure that you knowwhat you're getting.
That being said, look for onesthat offer amenities like onsen
baths or lounge areas.
If you're traveling solo, manycapsule hotels offer separate
floors or sections for men andwomen, so check that if it is
(06:02):
important to you.
We stayed in an all-womancapsule hotel.
I don't think that it wasnecessarily done that way for
safety reasons or for comfortreasons.
It was just kind of how itworked out and I have no
complaints about that.
And while most capsule hotelsand tourist areas do have
English-speaking staff, it isalways helpful just to know a
few phrases or just have atranslation app like Google
(06:23):
Translate just to smooth out anylanguage barriers.
Now packing tips it is aminimalist experience, so do go
light.
You do normally get a lockerfor a small bag, and the hotels
often provide amenities liketowels, pajamas and slippers.
As I said, we even got like acute little robe, which was a
very nice touch, and we did alsoget slippers and, again, that
little package.
(06:44):
I've just never been to a hotelthat, like, gives you all of
these things Obviously you get atowel but I've never been to a
hotel that's like here's apajamas and robe and slippers
Enjoy your capsule.
So if you can help it, maybeonly bring the essentials, like
a toothbrush, wallet, maybe achange of clothes.
You really won't need much, andthe less you bring, the easier
it is to slip into that capsule.
(07:05):
Living mindset.
This was not available to me,since I was also going to China
on the back of this, so I had agiant suitcase and kind of had
to just leave it by the door.
So maybe, if you are bringing asuitcase, maybe bring a lock or
your own lock just to lock upthat suitcase, lock it to a bed
post or something that you canfind there, or maybe find a
place where they do offerluggage storage.
(07:27):
The lockers were not big enoughto store our entire suitcase,
but we could store our valuables, like our passports and stuff
like that.
So now you've booked your stay,you've arrived at your capsule,
so get ready for a totally newexperience.
It kind of felt a little bitlike going through airport
security meets checking into aspaceship.
So in some of them not the onethat I stayed in, but I did see
(07:50):
some of them where they haveautomated kiosks instead of a
standard reception desk,especially in those high-tech
hotels.
So once you're checked in,you'll be given a locker key or
maybe a code to store yourbelongings, and then, the moment
of truth, the pod itself.
You'll walk down the hall.
You'll see your capsule justnestled in a row of other pods,
stacked neatly above or besideeach other.
(08:12):
Again, it's tiny but efficient,and stepping into it you just
feel like you're in a littlecocoon or, dare I say, maybe
like a little sardine can, butin the best way possible.
Now, the experience inside ofthe pod.
Obviously, each hotel is goingto be different, but inside the
pod it's all about streamlinedcomfort.
So you'll find a mattress, apillow, just enough space to sit
(08:33):
up or lie down.
Some pods even have individuallightning controls, like USB
chargers or even small TVs orradios built right in.
If you're like me and just needa little bit of comfort, some
of them have settings to adjustthe lighting.
Mine did not have a TV in it.
However, it did have a place tocharge my phone.
It was literally just likesleeping in a little box, which
I know you're like why would youdo this?
(08:55):
But trust me, it's such a coolexperience.
Now just a little tip forsleeping.
Unless you get like a really,really fancy one, the capsules
normally aren't soundproof, sobring some ear plugs if you're a
light sleeper, and justremember that capsule hotels are
usually very quiet, so whisperif you need to talk and keep any
noise to a minimum.
Respecting Japanese cultures ina shared space is just a part of
(09:15):
the charm here.
So keep in mind that beingmindful of others is not just
polite, it's part of theJapanese experience.
Seriously, japanese people areso polite, it's so impressive.
Going to be honest, when wewent to ours, we didn't really
run into a lot of other peoplethat were staying in the pods.
So once we were in the dormroom and there was no one there,
we did speak normally, becausethey're best friends and we're
(09:36):
also Americans we're a littlelouder than most.
However, when it was time topipe down, it was very nice and
peaceful and I personally didn'thave any issues with people
being noisy or anything likethat.
Again, think hostile vibes, butnot hostile party vibes, thank
God.
Now, one of the surprising perksof capsule hotels is the
amazing shared spaces.
(09:56):
As I said mine had its ownonsen.
These places go above andbeyond to make up for the
compact pods, many capsulehotels have clean communal
bathrooms with individual showerstalls and some even again have
onsens.
And if you're like what is anonsen, you keep talking about
this.
Basically, this is aJapanese-style bath that you'll
love unwinding after a busy day.
And it was so funny because theone that we were in it had
(10:19):
different shapes of the onsenand one of them was like a giant
cauldron, so we were justabsolutely loving the fact that
we could just sit in thiscauldron.
It was like we were just beingcooked in the best way possible.
And also, some of them havelounges, like they're often
stocked with vending machines,manga libraries and sometimes
even snack bars, also like injapan tell me if I'm wrong but
their vending machines, mangalibraries and sometimes even
(10:39):
snack bars Also like in Japantell me if I'm wrong but their
vending machines are next level.
We're talking like hot drinks,cold drinks, ramen, ice cream,
you name it.
It's like having a miniconvenience store inside of your
hotel.
Here's a quirky tip Like don'tbe surprised if you find a spa,
massage chairs in the lounge.
Capsule hotels have really putthought into this entire
experience just making sure thatguests can unwind and relax
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beyond the pod.
So just some final tips beforeyou take on the capsule hotel on
your bucket list, if you'reworried about feeling
claustrophobic, remember it isall about the experience.
Just take a deep breath, remindyourself that it is a
one-of-a-kind stay and embracethe small space for the
adventure it is.
If you are very, veryclaustrophobic and I mean it is
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a issue this is probably not thebucket list experience for you.
I am personally notclaustrophobic and I don't think
that, unless it was veryintense, that you would feel
claustrophobic.
If you are having doubts orissues with it, maybe try to
contact the capsule hoteldirectly, express your concerns.
Maybe try to find a picture ofanother person in the capsule
itself so you can see howcramped it really is.
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Again, if it is a massive issue, I would maybe try to stay in
another hotel in Japan.
There are so many hotel optionsthat you can do that are bucket
list worthy.
But if it's just a little issueand you can maybe push past it,
I would recommend trying toagain just take a deep breath
and go for the adventure and howlong I would try to stay at
least one night just to reallyget a feel for it.
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I mean, who knows, you mightlove being cocooned.
As I said, I love forts, I lovelittle, tiny spaces.
So it was nice, it was justlike my own little space, my own
little cocoon, and I loved it.
And if you're wondering if thesecapsule hotels live up to the
hype, trust me, they absolutelydo.
And what I love about it isthat no capsule hotel is the
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same.
Each one has their ownpersonality.
So if you're heading to Japan,this is one adventure you won't
want to miss.
Again, you're not limited tojust going out to Japan to
adventure.
You can also adventure whilewith your accommodation, while
you're sleeping.
So that's super cool.
And again, if you want someideas for capsule hotels, make
sure to check out those shownotes book through my link and
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be one step closer to checkingthis off of your bucket list.
Well, that's a wrap for today'sepisode on capsule hotels in
Japan.
I hope you're feeling inspiredto add this quirky,
unforgettable stay to youradventure bucket list.
It's just such a uniqueJapanese experience and I know
that they maybe have them otherplaces, but Japan is just where
it's at, you know.
Thank you for tuning in to Digit Before you Kick it.
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If you love this episode, besure to subscribe and share it
with your fellow adventurers.
And hey, if you've stayed in acapsule hotel, I would love to
hear about it.
I'm on all social medias, atthe Bucket List Mermaid, or you
can check out the website,thebucketlistmermaidcom.
Until next time, keep exploring, keep ticking those boxes and
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stay curious.
Catch you in the next episode.
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